Jeff Hart, lead driller. First to break through - on plan "B" of three plans of drilling.
He is now watching from a hotel room. These folks (drillers) got OUT of the way in respect of the Chileans, for the families - along with other folks crucial in helping and needing to be here with this phase of the rescue... (including medical, as well as the capsule/equipment technicians, etc...) A LOT of coordinating going on there, and well thought out... regarding diet, communications, video documentations to help for the future, compression suits, etc...
Jeff Hart stated... he drilled standing, as a "good driller can feel better than any gauge". Truly amazing. He also said it was the toughest drilling job he's ever had. Bits constantly breaking. The 80 degree angle, through a very tough strata.
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This is such a healing event. I hope that it ALL goes well!
Here's to everyone involved in this, and to JEFF HART - YOU HAVE HEART!!!
(I just heard his interview, very humble man.)
*Second rescuer just arrived with the miners! I got VERY choked up when the first one came down and we could see the miners hugging him... and he them. Brave folk here!!!! Second miner coming up. Such comradery we're witnessing!!
Much peace and love!